Programme Intern-Social and Behaviour Change Unit, Ankara, Turkiye, 6 months (National)

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, education

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families.

Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential to the benefit of a better world.

UNICEF, as an agency with a long tradition in development communication, utilizes an array of approaches, ranging from policy dialogue, community engagement/community led social change and mobilization, policy advocacy, evidence informed interventions and communication etc., and interpersonal communication to achieve and enhance well-being of children.

The current UNICEF Türkiye Country Programme (CPD 2021-2025) was formulated based on the lessons learned from previous years.

The CPD has focused on the transformation of social norms, especially during early childhood and adolescence, to influence lasting change in behaviours and attitudes. The programme places strategic emphasis on: (a) an integrated approach that promotes multisectoral programming to respond holistically to the needs of the most vulnerable children; (b) strengthening systems to improve the effectiveness and inclusiveness of policy implementation at the national and local levels; (c) improving evidence generation for equity-focused policy-making; (d) promoting positive behaviours and practices, and fostering institutional and social norms that promote respect for child rights; and (e) mobilizing increased investment for and commitment to child rights through broad-based coalitions of Government, private sector and civil society.

The intern will contribute to achieving SBC results for UNICEF Türkiye office.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF offers the opportunity for interns, talented university students, to gain valuable professional experience while being exposed to UNICEF's work. At the same time, UNICEF benefits from working with interns as they are a significant asset, providing updated academic knowledge, technical know-how and other valuable skills to the organization.

Under the supervision of the Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) Specialist, the intern will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Review relevant Turkish journals, magazines including online knowledge products and support SBC through preparing summary of relevant works from Turkish to English.
• Prepare summary of reports, news items, knowledge products etc. relevant to SBC from English to Turkish and vice versa.
• Technical support for quality assurance of SBC translation jobs (English to Turkish and vice versa) prepared by UNICEF LTA agencies, implementing partners etc. as required.
• Support SBC rapid focus group discussion and community engagement activities supported by UNICEF.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned.

The intern will contribute to the following deliverables:

1. Evidence notes prepared in English from published Turkish documents (vice versa)
2. Summary report in English of relevant Turkish documents and products
3. Quality check of Turkish translation prepared by LTA Agencies

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programme or have graduated within the past two years from Social Sciences, Communication, Journalism, International Relations, Development Studies, Anthropology or any other relevant fields from social science.

• Must be fluent in both English and Turkish (reading, writing and spoken). Fluency in Arabic would be an asset.

• Strong writing and analytical skills. Previous experience in writing and publishing newspaper articles, stories, translations work in English and Turkish will be advantageous.

• Demonstrates UNICEF core values of care, respect, trust, accountability, integrity and sustainability

• To have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.

Duty Station: The internship assignment will be in UNICEF Türkiye Country Office in Ankara.

Supervisor: SBC Specialist

Duration: The duration of the internship is 6 months and the internship will be conducted on a full-time basis.

Stipend: In accordance to UNICEF's guidelines, interns will be paid a nominal stipend per month. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.

Insurance: UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern's service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan prior to start his/her work. If accepted, the intern will be required to provide a copy of health insurance coverage and to fill out the relevant UNICEF forms on conditions regarding service as an intern.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.